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The modern landscape of styles, options and features for your wood fence in Falls Church, VA has exploded over the past two decades. There are a dizzying array of materials, performance characteristics and optional accessories to create the perfect combination of form and function for your new wood fence in Falls Church, VA.

When you begin planning a new wood fence for your Falls Church, VA property, first take into consideration the reasons you are installing a fence. Security, privacy, containment, safety, noise reduction - there are typically a host of reasons each property owner is interested in a new wood fence. Falls Church, VA residents need to check the local zoning codes. Contact the Zoning Division at 703-248-5080 or visit their Real Property Information site and provide your Falls Church property address to find out what Zoning District it is in.

According to Falls Church City regulations fences up to 7 ft. tall are permitted in side and rear yards and up to 4 feet tall in front yards. Some “required yards” are “defined by code (setbacks) and may differ from perceived yards on your property.” Permits for fences are not required, but all new fences must receive a Zoning and Public Works review prior to installation to ensure no conflicts exist with code or city infrastructure. Replacement of existing fences or fence repairs do not require a city review prior to installation as long as they are code compliant. Note that swimming pool fences and enclosures have specific requirements under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and require a standard Building Permit.

Once you have your fence project logistics in order you can begin selecting wood fence and other materials to customize the look and enhance the function of your wood fence. Falls Church, VA homeowners may consider the following sample gallery of beautiful wood fence features for any wood fence installation, including:

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